Mine is the story of a 35 year old guy who was 60-80 lbs overweight with a relativity sedentary lifestyle and a desire to improve. My plan is to start basic and over time add new ideas and components to both my diet and workout routine. Like a snowball that gathers both speed and depth as it rolls across the snow, I plan to grow my knowledge and build my health a little bit at a time so as to make this a positive permanent lifestyle change.

Saturday, November 10, 2012

Saturday 11-10-12

The weather was so nice in the Chicago area after work last night that I decided to get out and run a basic run. I made it 4.5 miles before I decided it was time to take a break. That was my longest run outside yet. I was really sore after the run and a bit sore this morning but that didn't stop me from running another 3.5 miles on the treadmill. I have really learned to enjoy the outside runs, especially in the nice weather, but the inside runs are so much better on the body and for some reason I really feel like a work up much more of a sweat.

I bought some Irish oats steel cut oatmeal and I am going to cook some up tonight and eat it tomorrow for breakfast. I also have to run to the store to grab some more chicken, fruit and vegetables before I run out and then crash the lesser quality foods that are reserved for my son and pregnant wife. Having a constant supply of healthier food options and planning out my daily meal plan at the top of the day has been an enormous help in eating right. I cannot say enough about it.

I am looking forward to weighing in tomorrow - hoping for another 5+ lb loss for the week. I won't be discourage if I don't get it however. It is not a sprint - it is a (couch to a) marathon!